Introduction to Software ApplicationsOST 1211-Pellissippi State Community College
Julia Kirk
Class Time 6:15-9:15 W M145
Office Hours 5:15-6:15 M145
Course Description:A computer literacy course introducing personal computers and computer applications software used in business. Emphasis is on developing computer operation skills using a basic operating system and Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint (Microsoft Office) software applications.
Course Objectives: Prerequisite:Keyboarding skill of 28 wpm (minimum)
Use these resources to increase your typing speed to the appropriate level: Typing Games Online QWERTY typing games Online Typing Tutor
Use this website for tutorials, videos, techniques and literature about proper typing: Nimble Fingers
Online games and typing simulations are satisfactory for minor improvement, however, if you feel that you are far behind the 28 wpm requirement, these are two suggestions for purchase. Microtype Pro 4 is what we use at Pellissippi and it will be available to you on campus at any time. Mavis Beacon Microtype Pro 4
Textbooks and Supplies: Microsoft Word 2007, Microsoft Excel 2007, Microsoft PowerPoint 2007, Microsoft Access 2007, Microsoft WIndows XP (5 individual books which will be sold in a bundle at the Pellissippi Book Store) Course Technology, Shelly Cashman Series, 2007. ISBN: 1423941764.
It may be cheaper to purchase your textbook as an Office 2007 textbook from: Half.com or Amazon
SAM 2007-a comprehensive testing and project online system. You will need to purchase an access code for SAM, which is only available in the Pellissippi Book Store.
USB Flashdrive of 1 MB or larger. (This is included in your textbook bundle if you purchase at the Pellissippi Book Store)
Introduction to Software ApplicationsOST 1211-Pellissippi State Community College
Julia Kirk
Class Time 6:15-9:15 W M145
Office Hours 5:15-6:15 M145
Course Description: A computer literacy course introducing personal computers and computer applications software used in business. Emphasis is on developing computer operation skills using a basic operating system and Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint (Microsoft Office) software applications.
Course Objectives:
Prerequisite: Keyboarding skill of 28 wpm (minimum)
Use these resources to increase your typing speed to the appropriate level:
Typing Games Online
QWERTY typing games
Online Typing Tutor
Use this website for tutorials, videos, techniques and literature about proper typing: Nimble Fingers
Online games and typing simulations are satisfactory for minor improvement, however, if you feel that you are far behind the 28 wpm requirement, these are two suggestions for purchase. Microtype Pro 4 is what we use at Pellissippi and it will be available to you on campus at any time.
Mavis Beacon
Microtype Pro 4
Textbooks and Supplies:
Microsoft Word 2007, Microsoft Excel 2007, Microsoft PowerPoint 2007, Microsoft Access 2007, Microsoft WIndows XP (5 individual books which will be sold in a bundle at the Pellissippi Book Store) Course Technology, Shelly Cashman Series, 2007. ISBN: 1423941764.
It may be cheaper to purchase your textbook as an Office 2007 textbook from: Half.com or Amazon
SAM 2007-a comprehensive testing and project online system. You will need to purchase an access code for SAM, which is only available in the Pellissippi Book Store.
USB Flashdrive of 1 MB or larger. (This is included in your textbook bundle if you purchase at the Pellissippi Book Store)
Schedule
Week 1-Windows File Management
Weeks 2-6-Microsoft Word
Weeks 7-9-Microsoft Excel
Weeks 10-12-Microsoft Access
Weeks 13-15-Microsoft PowerPoint
Grading Scale
A 93-100
B+ 90-92
B 85-89
C+ 80-84
C 75-79
D 70-74
F 69 or less
Windows and Word 35%
Excel 25%
Access 25%
PowerPoint 15%
Within each category, 70% application exam and 30% assignments.
Here is a paper version of the syllabus:
Here is the supplemental sheet for this section of OST 1211:
Here is the grading spreadsheet for this semester:
Here is the timeline for Spring '10: